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The NETC NEWS is written and published for members of
the New England Theatre Conference, Inc. and interested enthusiasts
throughout New England and beyond. The online publication keeps members up-to-date
on the latest in organizational and regional news.

The New England Theatre Journal continues our tradition of academic
excellence. Published annually in late fall, the NETJ is approximately
125-150 pages in length. It includes articles on a broad range
of subjects, including traditional scholarship, performance theory,
and pedagogy, as well as theatre performance, design and technology.
Distribution includes teachers, administrators, and professionals,
as well as academic institutions and community theatres. The journal
is distributed to members of the New England Theatre Conference
as a benefit of membership, as well as to subscribers.

Annual Theatre Auditions

The NETC Annual Theatre Auditions (March, each year)
provide approximately 1000 individuals the opportunity to audition
for Equity and Non-Equity summer and year-round theatres, professional
theatre training programs, theme parks, festivals, dinner theatres,
touring companies, outdoor drama companies, and casting agents.
Performers, producers, directors, musical directors and technicians
are all welcome to apply. As a benefit of membership, NETC members
apply at the member rate.

NETC Web Site

Visit our dynamic website, where you can find new publications,
news, and information, at www.netconline.org.
Group members may post audition and production notices, job postings
and link to their web sites at our online community calendar page.

NETC Resource Directory

The online NETC Resource Directory gives you access to fellow
members who can provide experienced advice and referrals, mentoring,
and employment opportunities.

Get Involved!

A membership to NETC provides you with the opportunity to become
involved in the organization as a volunteer, director, or committee
member on the Board.

Hurry, join NETC and participate in these enriching competitions:

John Gassner Playwriting Award Competition

The John Gassner Playwriting Award Competition fosters new playwrights
and scripts through this important competition established by
Molly Gassner, wife of theatre historian John Gassner. The Award
was created in 1967 to honor the late John Gassner (1903-1967)
for his lifetime dedication to all aspects of professional and
academic theatre. Two cash prizes will be awarded: First Prize
of $1000, and Second Prize of $500. The judges may withhold prizes
if in their opinion no play merits the award. Only full-length
scripits are accepted. A staged reading of the prize-winning scripts, or of selected
scenes from those scripts followed by a discussion, may be given
at the annual NETC Convention in November or on another occasion. See More

Aurand Playwriting Award Competition

The Aurand Harris Playwriting Award Competition fosters
new playwrights and scripts written for young audiences. The Award
was created in 1997 to honor the late Aurand Harris (1915-1996)
for his lietime dedication to all aspects of professional theatre
for yound audiences. Two cash prizes will be awarded: First Prize
of $1000, and Second Prize of $500. The judges may withhold prizes
if in their opinion no play merits the award. Only full-length
scripits are accepted. A staged reading of the prize-winning scripts may be given, followed
by critique and discussion. See More

Moss Hart Award Competition

The Moss Hart Award Competition continues the tradition of theatre
excellence through play production that dignify the human condition.
The annual Moss Hart Memorial Award has a two-fold purpose: to
honor the memory of Moss Hart, dramatist and director, for his
wit and sensitivity, for his unconquerable enthusiasm for life
and for his work in the theatre; and to recognize and encourage
outstanding theatrical productions throughout New England of playscripts
that present affirmative views of human courage and dignity, that
have strong literary and artistic merit, and which in their productions,
exemplify fresh, imaginative, creative treatment within the intent
of the playwright. The New England Theatre Conference, in making
the annual Moss Hart Memorial Award, seeks to encourage artistic
growth and the highest standards of excellence in theatre. Each
year a major award and divisional awards are presented. See More